Current Job Openings

Employment with the Oregon state government represents more than just a job. A career in public service is an opportunity to serve fellow citizens across our beautiful state. State government professors help support strong communities, healthy kids, education, economic vitality, and a sustainable future.

At the Oregon Department of Education, we hire a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization.  We value diversity and support a positive and welcoming environment where all of our employees can thrive.

Click here to learn more and to apply! Please note that we can only accept applications and/or resumes through our website.

Current State of Oregon employees – you must apply through your employee Workday account.

For questions, please email [email protected]

Career Chats ODE Career Chats are LIVE! Interested in learning more about a specific position or curious about our application process? Join our Recruitment Team during our ODE Career Chat Sessions. We’re here to assist you with questions you have about applications and our agency! Join us on the 1st Thursday of every month from: 11:00 am – 11:45 am (PST) Join ZoomGov Meeting – https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1618573320 You are also welcome to contact us anytime at [email protected]

Our Amazing Benefits!

At the Oregon Department of Education, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive, collaborative and innovative atmosphere. Autonomy is supported while also being offered opportunities to work in dedicated teams or partnerships across the agency. Our office supports a healthy work/life balance and shows genuine care for team members, students, partners and school leaders.

Our benefits include:

• Excellent medical, vision and dental benefit package for the employee and qualified family members with very low monthly out-of-pocket cost
• Paid days off –
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • 3 additional paid “Personal Business Days” per year
  • 8 hours of sick leave accumulated every month
  • Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
• In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and child care expenses.
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program: if you have federal student loan debt or are thinking of going back to school, then you will want to look into this program.

• If you currently work at an Oregon school district or education service district, we may be able to transfer in your sick leave balance!

If you have a desire to make a difference in the lives of Oregonians, apply today!

The Department of Education is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to a diverse workforce. The Department strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.  We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if  you don’t meet every one of the desired attributes listed.  Please note that minimum qualifications must be met to qualify. If you are unsure whether you meet the minimum qualifications for a position, please contact us to discuss your application.

JOB OPENINGS

The Oregon Department of Education has the following positions open:

• Fiscal Transparency Coordinator, closes 12/22/2024
• OESO Senior Policy Strategist – Job Rotation, INTERNAL ODE ONLY, closes 12/22/2024
• District Grant Manager, closes 12/22/2024
• Business Intelligence Strategist, closes 12/29/2024
• Comprehensive Literacy State Development Program Coordinator, closes 12/29/2024
• WIIN Remediation Grant Coordinator, closes 1/5/2025
• Research Analyst 3, closes 1/5/2025
• Complaint & Appeals Specialist (Compliance Specialist 3), open until filled
• Civil Rights Support Specialist (Program Analyst 2), open until filled